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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.22, 33,957.49 and 13,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.22, 33,957.49 and 13,429.30 is: 18,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.22 : 33,957.49 = 13,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.22/33,957.49 = 13,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.22x = 33,957.49 × 13,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.22x = 456,025,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,025,320.46/24,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.18

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